No Borax Safe Slime for Kids
This slime recipe teaches you more about the States of Matter and non-Newtonian fluids. Make the slime and use the tests provided to determine whether it represents a solid, liquid, or gas. Use these worksheets to learn more about the states of matter properties and how they relate to slime.
Materials Needed for this no Borax safe slime for kids:
- Liquid school glue (white, clear, translucent colors or even glow-in-the dark)
- small cup or bowl
- popsicle stick to stir
- saline solution
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- water
- glitter (optional)
- container or plastic bag (to store slime)
- Worksheets to write down observations
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Watch the video on how to make this no Borax safe slime for kids:
Let’s slow it down with step-by-step directions on how to make this no Borax safe slime for kids.
Step 1:
In a small bowl or cup, mix with the popsicle stick ⅛ cup of glue, and ⅛ cup water.
Step 2:
[Optional] Mix in the glitter
Step 3:
Mix in ¼ teaspoon of baking soda
Step 4:
Slowly add in 1 teaspoon of saline solution & stir FAST!
Step 5:
Pick up the slime as you see it harden and squish with your hands. Store in a plastic bag or container when not using. Use these worksheets to test the slime to decide what properties of solids, liquids and gases that it has.
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